illusionist

noun

il·​lu·​sion·​ist i-ˈlü-zh(ə-)nist How to pronounce illusionist (audio)
: a person who produces illusory effects: such as
a
: a sleight-of-hand performer or a magician
b
: one (such as an artist) whose work is marked by illusionism
illusionistic adjective
illusionistically adverb

Examples of illusionist in a Sentence

tried to figure out how the illusionist made his assistant disappear from the stage
Recent Examples on the Web The following week, the illusionist became increasingly ill and developed a 102-degree fever. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 After more than a decade, Halsey is still sharpening her craft as a great pop illusionist. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2024 Monster's Ball 8 p.m., Oct. 19: This annual celebration will feature DJs, circus performers, stilt walkers, high-wire aerialists, acrobats, illusionists and performers on multiple levels and stages. Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 12 Oct. 2024 With a team of talented volunteers and recruits comprised of magicians, illusionists, and comedians from across the country, the group tours internationally for around 16 days, performing free live magic and comedy shows on military bases in different countries. Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for illusionist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of illusionist was in 1850

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“Illusionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illusionist. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

illusionist

noun
il·​lu·​sion·​ist i-ˈlü-zhə-nist How to pronounce illusionist (audio)
: a person who produces illusions
especially : a performer of sleight of hand or a magician

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